by The Likely Voter | Dec 7, 2023
Amicus briefs: What they are and how they impact court cases Written by In the media surrounding a high-profile court case, the term “amicus curiae brief” often surfaces. For non-lawyers, this may prompt the question: What is an amicus curiae brief (amicus brief for...
by The Likely Voter | Nov 16, 2023
America’s experiment with free speech Written by Amid the war between Israel and Hamas, people across the globe have made their opinions and voices heard, often through public protests. In response, some countries have taken action to silence the voices of those...
by The Likely Voter | Nov 9, 2023
The evolution of free speech in America Written by In a recent Insights article, Bill Duncan, Sutherland Institute’s constitutional law and religious freedom policy fellow, wrote about the Supreme Court’s 2023-24 term and important cases regarding freedom of speech...
by The Likely Voter | Nov 2, 2023
Why other states can still learn from the ‘Utah Compromise’ Written by The state supreme courts of Maryland and New Jersey are set to review cases involving lawsuits over religious freedom and LGBTQ rights. With court battles like this becoming more common, one...
by The Likely Voter | Oct 26, 2023
The separation of powers is crucial to the American republic Written by Following the American Revolution and the aspiration for a republican form of government rather than a monarchy, the framers wrote the U.S. Constitution with the intention of keeping absolute...
